When Cancer Interrupts Young Adulthood |
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A young physician’s life changed abruptly when she was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma just as her career was taking off. Read how expert care, workplace support, and Dana-Farber’s Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Program helped her navigate treatment and keep moving forward.
Read her story.
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July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Hear from Dr. Suzanne George, on the importance of sarcoma awareness and advancing research for these rare cancers.
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New Options for Adolescent and Young Adult Patients with Sarcoma |
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Adolescents and young adults with sarcoma often have limited treatment options. Learn how Dana-Farber is advancing new cutting-edge clinical trials dedicated to some of the most common sarcoma types affecting these young patients.
Read the blog post.
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Dana-Farber's AYA Sarcoma Director, Dr. David Shulman, discusses a novel therapy now available at Dana-Farber for patients with relapsed osteosarcoma.
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The Young Adult Program (YAP)
In-Person Social Event
Open to ALL Young Adult Patients, including Sarcoma Patients
who are receiving care at Dana-Farber
Thursday, September 10th
from 6-8p.m.
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Time Out Market - 401 Park Dr., Boston, MA, 02215
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Desmoid Tumor
Support Group |
This virtual drop-in support group is open to any young adult (ages 18-39) diagnosed with a desmoid tumor.
The group is held the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom.
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Our virtual support group is facilitated by Caitlin McDonough, LICSW.
Caitlin is also available for individual social work support for young adults living with sarcoma.
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You're invited to join our Jimmy Fund Walk team!
Together with staff, patients, families, and friends, we're aiming to raise funds directly for our Sarcoma Program!
Participants can choose from four routes: 5K, 10K, half marathon, or the full 26.2-mile marathon distance.
October 4, 2026
Register below and use our discount code: DFCI
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